Today's
Speech from the Throne, which sets out the government's agenda for coming Parliamentary session, includes a considerable number of digital issues. These include:
- a digital economy strategy: "a digital economy strategy to drive the adoption of new technology across the economy"
- copyright reform: "to encourage new ideas and protect the rights of Canadians whose research, development and artistic creativity contribute to Canada’s prosperity, our Government will also strengthen laws governing intellectual property and copyright."
- open telecom to foreign investment: "open Canada’s doors further to venture capital and to foreign investment in key sectors, including the satellite and telecommunications industries"
- lawful access: "introduce legislation to give police investigative powers for the twenty-first century."
- cybersecurity: "working with provinces, territories and the private sector, our Government will implement a cyber-security strategy to protect our digital infrastructure."
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